Research Associate (Urbanisation and Population Ageing) (2 positions available)

Applications are sought for 2 full time post-doctoral research associates (Grade 6) on the project “Urbanisation and Population Ageing: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Ageing in Place in Cities” under leadership of Dr. Tine Buffel on a 5-year project funded by the Leverhulme Trust.

The aim of this project is to develop an innovative and interdisciplinary approach to understanding how urban environments can adapt to meet the needs of a growing and increasingly diverse ageing population. To do this the research will conduct a systematic examination of the processes and policy initiatives that shape the experience of ‘ageing in place’ for heterogeneous older populations in seven contrasting cities across the world (Akita [Japan], Bilbao [Spain], Brno [Czech Republic], Brussels [Belgium], Manchester [UK], Quebec [Canada].

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments will be made on merit.

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Tine Buffel

Email: tine.buffel@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

Email: universityofmanchester@helpmeapply.co.uk

Tel: 0161 850 2004

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.